Homebuyers in Sarasota have some of the best negotiating power in the country, according to Zillow.com, an online real estate service. ...more

December 12, 2009

The supersized recession that was a boon for business last year caught up further with McDonald's Corp. in November as high unemployment ate into sales. ...more

December 9, 2009

The restaurants along U.S. 27 are easy to spot. Others are hidden jewels, like No Frills Grill in Placid Lakes. ...more

November 30, 2009

Bartering: Service provided for service to be given within a period of time agreed upon. Registering with an internet exchange provided by local libraries and monitored through local police agencies. Honoring bartering agreements satisfactorily continuously would be successful. Dishonoring bartering agreements would result in elimination and publication. ...more

October 26, 2009

ShopperTrak, a retail research firm, predicted Tuesday that total holiday sales will rise 1.6 percent compared with a year ago, which would be good news for retailers in the aftermath of last year's steep decline. ...more

October 21, 2009

Friday's ugly weather caused the opening of the city's downtown market to be postponed a week. ...more

October 17, 2009

Today's ugly weather has caused the opening of the city's downtown market to be postponed a week. ...more

October 16, 2009

On Friday, Lykes Gaslight Square will be transformed into an open-air market featuring fruit, vegetables and specialty items from local farmers, restaurants and businesses. ...more

October 15, 2009

Today's TECO Streetcar Fest offers 5-cent rides on the downtown streetcar line, along with free lunch certificates for children at Centro Ybor, tours of the Ybor Station streetcar barn and other activities. ...more

October 10, 2009

For generations, people have argued about where to find the best Cuban sandwich in Ybor City. Southern Living magazine has entered the fray. ...more

October 3, 2009